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DARTS AROUND ESSEX – NOVEMBER
POSTIES DELIVER!
The losing semi-finalists were "Two Ducks & a Pig" (Gary Flynn, Mark Cranham & Tony Course) from Haverhill and local's "Red Lion NLR" (Trevor Willis, Chris Miller & Wayne Joslin). Both finalist were also from the Chelmsford area, and it was the "Posties" (Chris Bowring, Craig Vickers & Ashley Evans) that dominated the final, beating "Wendy Wu's" (Wendy Johnson, Martin Compton & Trevor Grimsey) 2-0.
The
event raised £380 for the Essex Air Ambulance, and Kevin Wells' family
were at the event; his Mum Rene and Widower Sandra, were on hand to
present the trophies. Martin Compton and Wendy Johnson won the additional
Pairs beating Gary Flynn & Tony Course. The losing semi-finalists were
Craig Vickers & Chris Bowring and Simon Whalley & David Bocking. A
big thank you to Simon Whalley who was the highest bidder for the signed
PDC dartboard that boosted the charity funds.
Darts
Around Essex Inter-league Charity tournament
A superb field saw a very close contest; group one saw the Ingatestone & District Summer finish top of the pile a point ahead of Wickford & District. Group two it was dominated by the holders, Harlow Business & Industrial, who easily won the group winning 4-2; 6-0 and 6-0. Ingatestone & District edged second spot from Brentwood Borough & District.
The two Ingatestone leagues met in the semis, with the winter league (Andrew Kateley, John Wastenage, Mark McGrath and Ray Curtis) beating the summer league (Andrew Dawson, Kevan Crowe, David Bocking and Dean Willsher) 4-2. In the other semi, Wickford & District (Carl Smith, Dean Johns, Les Goddard and Rick Buck) avenged last year's final defeat by disposing of Harlow Business & Industrial league (Stuart Willey, Peter Brown, Ronnie Green and David Galloway) 5-1. Ingatestone & District took the £100 first prize with a 4-0 victory in the final. Most players and supporters stayed for the Singles knockout that followed, with Dean Johns beating Mark McGrath in a tightly fought final, 2-1.
The losing semi-finalists were Gary Phipps and John Wastenage.
I'd like to thank all those players who supported the event, and many
thanks to our first prize sponsor, Derek Freeman the new owner of the
Little N’ Large Family Club, formally the Albion; and Roy Harvey who
helped the event run smoothly although feeling unwell. The event raised a
total of £270; "Heart of Darts" will receive £200 and £70 is
to be donated to the "Beach Hut Fund".
Next years tournament is already booked for Sunday 25th
September, I've reduced the entry fee in the hope that I can tempt a few
more Essex leagues to put forward teams.
TOURNAMENT
NEWS IN THE COUNTY
Friday 26th November: the Royal British Legion, New London Road,
Chelmsford. The annual Poppy Appeal Fours. £5 entry, per team of 3 or 4
players. Postal entries by 8th November, otherwise register at 7:30 p.m.
on the day. Contact Steve Waskett at the club for forms and details on
01245 259219. Please note all proceeds go to the Poppy appeal.
On the same evening, Friday 26th November, the Little N’ Large Family
Club, Broadway, Wickford, are holding a Bullseye (TV Version) with Tony
Green as the host. Contact Derek Freeman at the club for details on 01268
572180. Members £5, Guests £6.50.
On
Sunday 30th January (TBC), the Little N' Large Family Club will
be hosting the Wickford Open with £500+ in prize money to be had, more
details in the next issue.
AROUND
THE LEAGUES Brentwood
Summer:
Dave Crown & Andrew
Westcott (Bentley A) won the Captains and Secretaries knockout, beating
the Forge's skipper & secretary Tony Hemmings & Mark Franklin.
Paul Sedge (Railway Hotel) was victorious in the Courage Cup, beating
Trevor Brogan (Bentley A) 3-1.
Ingatestone & District Summer: Finals night saw some great games, probably the best being the ladies final, which saw Sue Nye (Red Beret) beat Wendy Johnson (Marsham Arms) 3-1.
The Mixed Triples went the distance with the Oddfellows Arms trio, John Hansell, Dave Howgego and Terri Warwick winning 3-2 against Ray Curtis, Darren Blackwood and Sandra Curtis (Rising Sun Dragons). Another close final was the Mixed Pairs, David Deed (Bentley Allstars) and Mandy Ely (White Horse) were 3-2 victors against the husband and wife pairing of Paul & Brenda Sedge (Railway Hotel).
The Bullseye knockout was surprisingly a one-sided affair, as Barry Devenish (Marsham Arms), who'd looked in superb form in the previous rounds, was demolished by high scoring David Bocking (Chequers A) 5-1. In the Men's Singles, it was Rising Sun Dragon's Mark McGrath that dominated the final winning 3-0 against Andrew Dawson (Chequers A).
Basildon Monday: With the league season now four weeks old, Vange 'B' are setting the pace with maximum points. Chalvedon Colts and Bowers 'T' are just a point behind after both teams drew a game with 5th placed York 'E'.
At the other end, Bowers 'C', Castlemayne and Albion have yet to gain a point. Recent high finishes include 130 by Harry Gleed (Bowers 'B'), 143 by Phil Rayner (Bowers 'T') and Pete Brown of Vange 'B' with 164. Steve Johnson of Vange 'B' has had 2 x 14 dart legs and Spencer James of Bowers 'T' had a 13-dart leg in his match against Albion. 24 x 180's have so far been scored.
On a sadder note, Roy Thompson of York 'E' has
recently lost his fight with the brain tumour that he has suffered from
for these past few months. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
COUNTY
YOUTH vs OXFORDSHIRE
The Under 18’s were 9-0 victors with Vincent Clarke having the best
average with 27.83; the Under 21 Girls lost out 2-1 with Kristi Bosdet the
winner with a 16.43 average; the Under 21 Males was a 5-0 win with Daniel
Sare having the best average of the match, 21.78. The youth’s next
outing isn’t until December 19th at home to Kent.
SUPER-LEAGUE Men’s: Thameside are top, winning all four of their opening games, Canvey and Basildon are 2nd and 3rd respectively. There have been some great games, the pick of the best games are: Edmund Gosling (Colchester), who beat James Allison (Rainham) 3-0 with winning legs of 17, 16 & 14 for an average of 31.98; Andrew Kateley (Chelmsford), who beat Harry Smith (Thameside) 3-1 with winning legs of 19, 18 & 12 for an average of 31.03; Danny Wright (Rainham), who beat Bryan Willis (Colchester) 3-0 with winning legs of 13, 18 & 19 for an average of 30.06; Barry Adlam (Thameside), who beat Mike Sargent (Saffron Walden) 3-0 with winning legs of 21, 11 & 17 for an average of 30.67; Paul Holloway (Harwich), who beat Terry Rose (Thameside) 3-0 with winning legs of 15, 15 & 16 for an average of 32.67; Simon Cook (Harwich), who beat Ben Adams (Thameside) 3-1 with winning legs of 14, 17 & 16 for an average of 31.92; Chris Bowring (Hatfield Peverel), who beat Darrell Claydon (Canvey) 3-1 with winning legs of 14, 17 & 14 for an average of 31.31; Shaun Walsh (Canvey), who beat James Wright (Hatfield Peverel) 3-0 with winning legs of 14, 21 & 22 for an average of 30.21.
The Fours competition was an all Thameside affair with Thameside ‘A’ (Steve Johnson, Alan Collins, Barry Adlam & Harry Smith) beating Thameside ‘B’ (Terry Rose, Robbie Caton, Andy Rice & Ben Adams) 3-2 in an excellent final. The losing semi-finalists were Basildon ‘B’ and Caney ‘A’. Ladies: Braintree are top of the table after three games with Hatfield Peverel and Kelvedon joint second.
Best games have come from Sue Waterman (Kelvedon) 20.12
winning 3-2 against Lynn Kelly (Braintree); Amanda Dodd, Braintree (21.78)
winning 3-0 against Paula Shaw, Clacton; Lynn Kelly, Braintree (21.81)
winning 3-2 against Cos Derby, Hatfield Peverel; Wendy Johnson, Witham
(21.78) winning 3-0 against Terri Smith, Kelvedon.
Diary
Dates:
7th
November – Youth Super League Triples & Pairs at Witham F.C.
10th November – Men’s Super League Pairs Competition (8:00
pm) at Bowers United F.C.
13th/14th November - County game vs. Warwickshire -
at the Chelmsford Social Club
23rd
November – Ladies Super League Pairs Competition at Witham F.C.
26th November – Poppy Appeal Fours (7:30 pm) – at RBL, New
London Road, Chelmsford
26th November – Bullseye (TV Version with Tony Green) at the
Little N’ Large Family Club, Wickford
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